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Australia's central bank set to weigh if rate hikes are enough to curb inflation

Australia's central bank will debate whether four rate hikes this year are enough to return inflation to target at next week's policy meeting, governor Michele Bullock said. She noted oil and related prices rose sharply again and will add materially to inflation.

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What happened

Australia's central bank governor, Michele Bullock, said officials will debate next week whether four rate hikes this year are enough to return inflation to target. She said inflation will stay high for longer, upside risks are materializing, and oil-related prices rose sharply again. Markets price an 88% chance of a quarter-point rise next Tuesday.

Global impact / market context

A rate rise makes borrowing more costly, so monthly payments on loans like mortgages could increase for households and businesses. Holding rates steady keeps borrowing costs where they are. Either way, the governor signaled inflation likely stays high for a while, so everyday prices may keep rising faster than usual.

What to watch

  1. The actual rate decision next Tuesday, because it directly changes borrowing costs for households and businesses.
  2. Any new inflation figures after the meeting, because they show whether price pressures are easing or still building.
  3. Oil and related prices, because the governor said they rose sharply again and will add materially to inflation, so watching them helps gauge future price pressure.

Affected assets

  • Australian dollar

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